Babak Bahador
Associate Research Professor
Fellows & Special Appointments
The School of Media and Public Affairs draws fellows and scholars from leading professional organizations and academic institutions around the world.
Terker Distinguished Fellows
Our Distinguished Fellows program brings exceptional practitioners in media, political communication and public affairs to the school for a year-long program including class discussions, public events and career advising. Past fellows include Joe Lockhart, Ed Henry, former Sen. Bob Bennett, Bob Herbert, P.J. Crowley, Arun Chaudhary, Mara Liasson and Douglas Wilson. The program is funded by the generosity of the parents of an SMPA alumna.
Shapiro Fellows
Our Shapiro Fellows program allows unique professionals the opportunity to teach one SMPA class for a semester and participate in school activities. Past fellows include The New York Times writer Thomas Edsall, former Under Secretary of State Tara Sonenshine and former longtime White House Correspondent Helen Thomas.
Opportunities
If you are interested in applying for a professional fellowship, contact Professor Silvio Waisbord at [email protected]. If you are interested in supporting these programs, please contact [email protected].
Current Appointments
Dante Chinni
Director, American Communities Project; Research Professor
David Ensor
Director, Project for Media and National Security; Walter R. Roberts Fellow
Anders Gyllenhaal
Shapiro Fellow
Tudor Mihailescu
Visiting Scholar
Robert Ogburn
Public Diplomacy Fellow
Jason Rezaian
Terker Distinguished Fellow
Past Fellows
